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The UK is conspicuously absent from the list of signatories to a statement published by the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) that highlights the persecution of the non-religious and calls for their protection. IRFBA is a network of 38 countries committed to advancing freedom of religion or belief around the world with the Prime… Read more »
Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary today announced the government’s climate change plans, including details on how these new measures will affect deer management in Scotland. The Scottish Government has stated they ‘will build on the current Cairngorms Deer Pilot to develop a national scheme which incentivises increased management and investment in the venison supply chain’. Peter… Read more »
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The controversy around the rolling out of prison escort responsibilities in Scotland to the private sector firm Reliance has resurfaced today with the publication of an Audit Scotland report. Although the report from Audit Scotland finds that the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) followed correct procedures in awarding and monitoring the contract, the Scottish National Party… Read more »
The Jaguar workers have welcomed backing from the “highest level of Government” in their dispute with Ford over the closure of Browns Lane. The plant closure has been a high profile issue at this week’s Labour conference with John Prescott and Patricia Hewitt just two Ministers to voice their support for the workers. In addition,… Read more »